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# The diagram above shows all the possible pairs among 5 cats that were

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The diagram above shows all the possible pairs among 5 cats that were marked 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. If the diagram were extended so as to represent 9 cats, how many different pairs would the diagram show then?

A) 18
B) 36
C) 41
D) 45
E) 72

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The diagram above shows all the possible pairs among 5 cats that were marked 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. If the diagram were extended so as to represent 9 cats, how many different pairs would the diagram show then?

A) 18
B) 36
C) 41
D) 45
E) 72

This is nothing but choosing 2 out of the total...

choosing 2 out of 5 = $$5C2=5*2=10$$
so choosing 2 out of 9 = $$9C2=\frac{9*8}{2}=36$$
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